“We’ve made it clear that where legitimate claims are made, we will be good for them,” said BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward on Monday.  But how much is BP really on the hook for? Federal law could limit BP damages… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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BP Non-Cleanup Damages Could Be Capped at $75 million

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Attacks against the homeless are no different than racially or ethnically motivated crimes and should be added to hate crime laws, carrying with them stiffer prison terms. That’s what California homeless advocates argue and they are seeking ways to protect homeless from crime..

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Homeless Could Be Added to CA Hate Crime Laws

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Students might just have a lot more to thank Al Franken for than the years of laughs on Saturday Night Live. Senator Franken, along with fellow Democratic Senators Richard Durbin of Illinois, and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, have reportedly… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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Will Change in Bankruptcy Law Effect Student Loans?

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